AACA Museum
The AACA Museum is a transportation museum located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It lies in South Hanover Township itself. A short trip away is Hersheypark, 1.9 mi off.
A museum inside South Hanover Township
Derry Township is the nearest base
Derry Township is 3 miles southeast, with 48 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Baltimore
Baltimore is about 69 miles south and Philadelphia is about 85 miles east (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 63–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 8 miles away
Harrisburg (MDT) has airline service, about 8 miles from AACA Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
How the seasons run
Plan a visit to AACA Museum around the weather below.
AACA Museum
The AACA Museum is a transportation museum located in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in the United States. It is a 501(c)(3) non-profit museum dedicated to the preservation of American automobile history. Despite its name the museum is not affiliated with the Antique Automobile Club of America.
The 71,000 square feet (6,600 m2) museum displays over 130 cars, buses, motorcycles, and automobile collectibles in themed settings from the 1890s–1980s. It is an affiliate museum of the Smithsonian Institution, and the American Alliance of Museums. Its major collections include the Cammack Tucker Collection, the world's most extensive collection of Tucker automobiles, and the Museum of Bus Transportation collection.
- Type
- Museum
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Hotels and campgrounds near AACA Museum
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are South Hanover Township (4) and Derry Township (48).
- 1Hersheypark
- 2Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School
- 3Hersheypark Stadium
- 4Hershey's Chocolate World
- 5Hersheypark Arena
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From AACA Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hanover Township | in town | — | 4 4 hotels | 7,372 | $393K | — |
| Derry Township | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 48 36 hotels · 4 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 3 campgrounds | 25,179 | $390K | B |
| Swatara Township | 7 mi southwest | 10 min | 25 21 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 27,936 | $214K | C |
| Lower Paxton Township | 6 mi west | 10 min | 15 14 hotels · 1 campground | 55,564 | $285K | — |
| East Hanover Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 15 9 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs | 6,100 | $317K | — |
| West Hanover Township | 5 mi northwest | 10 min | 13 11 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 11,601 | $308K | — |
| Fairview Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 22 15 hotels · 2 motels · 5 inns & B&Bs | 18,015 | $286K | A− |
| Susquehanna Township | 10 mi west | 15 min | 12 12 hotels | 28,434 | $227K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near AACA Museum
These well-known sights sit within 62 miles.
12 mi Theme parkHersheypark3.0M visitors a year
Big draw55 mi LandmarkRaven Rock Mountain Complex
226 mi National MonumentCarlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
32 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Stadium
42 mi MuseumHershey's Chocolate World
52 mi Stadium & arenaHersheypark Arena41 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
61 mi GardenLongwood GardensPhoto credits
Hersheypark: Michael Gray, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Raven Rock Mountain Complex: US Government, Public domain · Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain · Hersheypark Stadium: 45BearsFan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Hershey's Chocolate World: Phillyfan0419, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Hersheypark Arena: Hersheyarena4ever at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Longwood Gardens: P. Hughes, CC BY-SA 4.0
AACA Museum, answered
Is AACA Museum in South Hanover Township?
Yes. It’s inside South Hanover Township, PA.
When is the best time to visit AACA Museum?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
How far is AACA Museum from Baltimore and Philadelphia?
About 69 miles south of Baltimore and about 85 miles east of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to AACA Museum?
Harrisburg (MDT), about 8 miles away. The nearest big hub is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 78 miles.
Where should I stay near AACA Museum?
Derry Township (3 mi, 48 places to stay), Swatara Township (7 mi, 25 places to stay) and Lower Paxton Township (6 mi, 15 places to stay).
Tips from South Hanover Township
Questions and tips go in South Hanover Township’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.